Western Collectibles
Tim Lasiuta
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As a member of the Western Writers of America, I was privileged to be a member of a group that included Louis Lamour, Zane Grey, Cotton Smith, Johnny Boggs, Don Coldsmith, and so many accomplished authors. One of the treasures of the group is Kirby Jonas, a long-time writer, musician, and ...
Hopalong Cassidy turned 100 this year. Can you believe it? Did you read about it in the newspapers? See it on TV? Nope. But, to celebrate the event, Jerry Rosenthal, of Sagebrush Entertainment, and Wild Dan Blasius have released HOPALONG CASSIDY RIDES AGAIN!
The Books of Charlie LeSuer, Western Legends Live Again
The world of B Western authors is a small place. Bobby Copeland, Boyd Magers, Buck Rainey, David Rothel, Bob Nareau, and Charlie LeSuer have chronicled some of the thrilling years that made up the best of our lives.
The Western Legends Collection ...From MGM
Well, MGM has released a treasure trove of western classic films this last month. Seven films have left the vaults and can now be found at your local video corral. It’s hard to believe the rumors of the death of the western genre, with Fox, Paramount, Universal, VCI, Image, and MGM ...
Johnny Mack Brown, Up Close and Personal
Johnny Mack Brown is a Hollywood legend.
Fans either remember him for his memorable 1926 Rose Bowl performance, or his Hollywood movies that remain favorites to this day. One notch below superstar status, he made the best of the career changes that came his way. He raised a wonderful family, and ...
Island In the Sky...A John Wayne classic
One of the most anticipated films in the Batjac line up to be released to DVD is “Island In the Sky.” Watching the film for the first time, I can see why it remains such a powerful memory in the minds of John Wayne fans. On DVD, even viewed on my ...
Henager’s Memories Nostalgia: Indiana’s Time Machine
Right off the I-64, and just outside of Buckskin, a national treasure rests. It’s not a monument. It’s not a statue. It’s not even a fort. It’s a museum. But not just any museum either.
The cast of Green Acres finally makes it to DVD, as Eddie Albert says goodbye at the age of 98. Great Comedy that remains fresh to this day.
May Trail Rides From Dorchester
It’s western time and the weather is fine, the calves have all been branded....Sorry Roy, but I had to take part of your song for this. The monthly pack of goodies arrived on time, the horse and rider turned back south, and by the time he crossed the fence line, my ...
Mr Ed, Out of the Stall and Into DVD
With the vaults of TV-dom opening wide the last couple of years, it was only a matter of time before Mr Ed saw the light of day once more. For those of you who do not remember, Mr Ed was the story of Wilbur, and his talking Steed, Mr Ed. If ...